The Norwegian Getaway is a Cuban Miami inspired cruise liner with 18 decks of entertainment. The Getaway almost exclusively travels the Caribbean on 7 night journeys departing from Miami. This rigid itinerary can be a blessing as this means that no matter what time of year your family vacation, the details will stay the same.

Kids can swim the day away in the main pool on deck 15 complete with four whirlpools. The Aqua Park two decks up is also a hit with five water slides. A small children's pool is located also on deck 15 with its own fountains and slides for daily fun. As with most Norwegian cruise liners, the kids and teens clubs, Splash Academy and Entourage respectively, are a huge hit. The kids clubs sets up activities, games, and other fun events for youngsters. The teen club features air hockey, dance parties, and a two sided DJ emulator, one of only five in the world.

For parents and older passengers, the Getaway has plenty for your vacation as well. Game show fans will enjoy on board Jeopardy and Deal or No Deal in this ship's theater. Daily fun activities are present all over the ship including bingo, dance classes, art auctions and a extra fee wine tasting with a show. For those looking to avoid splashing kids, the adult only Spice H2O lounge has its own hot tubs and entertainment. The on board casino and numerous lounges add up to an exciting date night will no kids. For those who are able to stay up later, the Getaway offers a variety of spots to enjoy long after sunset. For parents, group babysitting is available on board for those in need of alone time.

Each ship has a variety of fun activities for the whole family, so be sure to check your ship before you cruise to view what's available. Whether you're 8 or 80, there's no reason not to have fun on your getaway at sea; before breaking off into everyone's activities, enjoy some time together by planning to meet for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

This is the time to make memories and nothing could be more memorable than setting up a shore excursion for the whole family. Plan your shore excursions ahead of time for the best chance at booking your top selections.

*Please note it is often cheaper to book two staterooms or two connecting cabins instead of one large stateroom suite - plus it gives you a second bathroom.*